This semester-long scholarship, available by application to LMU's International Office and funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), is offered to international students and doctoral students at LMU who are registered at the time of application for regular full-time study programs with a history of academic excellence.
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Summary
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Benefits
- The funding consists of up to €900 per month for a period of up to 4 months (subject to approval of the scholarship funds by the DAAD)
Requirements
Students / doctoral students (not including students on preparatory courses, exchange students, program students) who are registered at the time of application for regular fulltime study programs.
The Applicant:
- Must hold a proof of impairment. For example: disability, chronic illness and /or have a refugee background as well as evidence of their financial need;
- Has not taken their Abitur (higher education entrance qualification) or/and has not gained a German university degree in the Federal Republic of Germany (or in a German school in a foreign country);
- Is not entitled to statutory or other financial support, e.g., BAföG;
- Is able to demonstrate financial need (this is assessed based on the maximum BAföG rate of 992 €)
- Has received less than 30 months of funding or three one-year scholarships (regardless of organization providing the funding);
- Does not earn more than €695 per month during the duration of the scholarship;
- If you earn between €695 and €1.345 per month the scholarship will be adjusted accordingly;
- If you earn above €1.345 per month, no scholarship funding is possible;
- Has their residence in Germany;
- Has not received this scholarship yet
Application Documents
1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV);
2. Letter of motivation;
3. Statement of financial need;
4. Two recent references from two members of LMU teaching staff (major subject and minor subject if available) describing the applicant’s academic ability and academic achievements during one of the previous two semesters.
- If you have only one major, you need two references from that major.
- If you have two major subjects, you need one reference from each major subject.
- If you have one major and one or two minors, you need one reference from the major subject and one from a minor subject.
Important:
- Both references must be written and countersigned by LMU teaching staff.
- The referees should send the completed reference forms by e-mail to Ms. Maj-Catherine Botheroyd-Hobohm: [email protected]. Subject: “Reference”
- Please note: The International Office cannot give you any information concerning the references. Please contact your referees.
5. Proof of all completed courses, for example transcript from LSF account and/or course certificates, intermediate examination certificate and a copy of the Bachelor certificate (if already available);
6. Proof of enrollment for the current semester;
7. Copies of passport and residence permit;
8. German bank account;
9. German tax number;
10.If you are married:
- Marriage certificate
- Proof of financial need from spouse if your spouse is also a student at LMU: spouse’s registration certificate for the current semester
- Residence registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung) for spouse (if they are resident in the Federal Republic of Germany)
11.If you have children:
- Birth certificate(s)
- Residence registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung) for children (if they are resident in the Federal Republic of Germany)
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Application Deadline
October 22, 2026How To Apply
For the application you need the following documents:
For more information, kindly visit the LMU webpage.
